This video explains the VCarve technique for making wooden inlays! This method is demonstrated by making a walnut coaster with a maple butterfly inlay from start to finish!

Sections of the video:
1:02 - VCarve Overview / Theory
9:30 - Drawing/CAD/CAM tutorial (VCarve or Aspire)
22:40 - Machining the coaster
29:38 - Making a coaster holder

Example File:
https://www.gano.name/shawn/CNC/VCarv...

Router bit I used: PreciseBits 60 deg V-bit (M2E4-2500-60VC):
http://www.precisebits.com/products/c...

Custom 3D printed parts that appear in the video:
Laser Sight/Guide : https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:278...
Sanding Jig: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:278...

Some of the Music from: https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free...

Other good VCarve Inlay Videos or resources:
- Dave Van Antwerp's video:    • Vcarve Inlays on the CNC Router  

- Written overview by Paul Zank and Damien Durrant: http://www.vectric.org/video/aspire4-...

Files for the clamps and the low profile knobs (and 3D printable knob files):
https://www.gano.name/temp/CNC_Clamps...

Artwork: Many of the designs are from ShutterStock.com. The image IDs are: Butterfly (546040198), Rocket (252853276), frog (195952694), cat (537296575), hummingbird (537347419).

Music by: Bensound
License code: AC1J5ZYWLV1GPT4Y